Hundreds of years ago colonists had already created and perfected an iconic Southern American dessert: The Sweet Potato Pie. They have transformed the humble sweet potato into a dessert that is absolutely sensational! I will never look at a sweet potato the same again. No longer will it be relegated to a Thanksgiving side-dish. This…

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I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! This blog combines my passions for cooking, baking, recipe development, cookbooks, and American history. I post a smorgasbord of heirloom and heritage recipes, my personal creations, and modern recipes that are just too good not to share!